The sharks have returned — to the warm waters off Hadera power station 28.11.19Scientists begin tagging specimens for research, warn public to stay away, though intrepid divers are expected to…
A new study conducted by Prof. Tali Mass of the Department of Marine Biology, in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, has found that preserving the genetic diversity of a large number of corals growing in various living conditions increases the chances of their survival under various extreme conditions. The findings of the study were published in both the Jerusalem Post and Forbes newspapers
About three weeks ago, with mixed emotions and after a year of preparation, Dr. Tal Luzzatto Kanaan and Prof. Tali Mass from the Department of Marine Biology, embarked on an expedition to Antarctica as part of the journey of the "Homeward Bound" program. This international initiative brings together women with backgrounds in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) to create a global network of women with scientific expertise who will lead and solve global challenges for the benefit of humanity. Together with an exclusive group of dozens of researchers from around the world, it was clear to both that they would leverage the expedition to shed light on the situation in Israel and explain Israel's perspective in the war against Hamas. Articles about their journey were published in the Jerusalem Post and on the website [mention the specific website, if available].
About three weeks ago, with mixed emotions and after a year of preparation, Dr. Tal Luzzatto Kanaan and Prof. Tali Mass from the Department of Marine Biology, embarked on an expedition to Antarctica as part of the journey of the "Homeward Bound" program. This international initiative brings together women with backgrounds in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) to create a global network of women with scientific expertise who will lead and solve global challenges for the benefit of humanity. Together with an exclusive group of dozens of researchers from around the world, it was clear to both that they would leverage the expedition to shed light on the situation in Israel and explain Israel's perspective in the war against Hamas. Articles about their journey were published in the Jerusalem Post and on the website [mention the specific website, if available].
A groundbreaking study conducted at our Morris Kahn Marine Research Station has revealed a remarkable discovery: the coastal strip between Ma'agan Michael and Dor serves as a critical nursery for juvenile Atlantic guitarfish, a critically endangered species of cartilaginous fish. This study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, provides solid evidence that the area offers a safe environment for young fish to grow and develop.
Prof. Roee Diamant and his team at the Underwater Acoustics and Navigation Laboratory have developed an innovative underwater robot to address the global fishing crisis. This advanced system autonomously and accurately monitors fish schools using cutting-edge acoustic technology.
Blast fishing continues to devastate coral reefs and marine life in parts of the world. Prof. Roee Diamant and his team at the Underwater Acoustics and Navigation Laboratory (ANL) have developed two innovative, low-cost systems to detect underwater explosions in real time:
A new study from our Marine Biology Department, published in PNAS, reveals a unique mechanism behind the rhythmic pulsation of the soft coral Xenia umbellata—a species that has existed for over half a billion years.
Researchers from the Charney School have uncovered how plastic waste carried by Kidron stream floods has accumulated along the retreating shores of the Dead Sea since 2000 - and how extreme environmental conditions accelerate its breakdown into microplastics.
During a deep-sea survey conducted by the Morris Kahn Marine Research Station of the Charney School of Marine Sciences, researchers were greeted by a large pod of dolphins – mothers and calves – performing acrobatic leaps for over an hour. The survey, led by Dr. Aviad Scheinin and PhD candidate Yali Mebarak, is part of an ongoing study of marine mammals in Israel’s deep waters.
